Rules Governing Position of the Limbs of the Horse When Standing. 



FRONT VIEW OF FORE LIMBS. 



A vertical line downward from the polntrof the shoulder should fall upon the center of the 

 knee, cannon, pastern and foot. Cut A of Plate I represents the right conformation. B, C, D. 

 E. F and G represent common defects. 



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SIDE VIEW OP FORB LIMBS. 



A vertical line drawn downward from the center of the elbow Joint should fall upon the 

 centerof the knee and pastern Joints and back of the foot; and a vertical line drawn down 

 ward from the middle of the arm should fall upon the center of the foot. Cut A of Plate II re- 

 presents the right conformation. B, shows the foot placed too far back; C, too far forward. 

 D, "knee sprung" and E. "knock kneed." 



SIDE VIEW OF HIND LIMBS. 



A vertical line drawn downward from the hip joint should fall upon the center of the foot 

 and divide the gaskln In the middle; and a vertical line drawn from the point of the buttock 

 should coincide with the angle of the hock and pastern joints. Cut A of Plate III represents 

 right conformation. B, Cand D represent common defects. 



REAR VIEW OF HIND LIMB5. 



A vertical line drawn downward from the point of the buttock should fall upon the center 

 of the hock, cannon, pastern and foot. Cut A of Plate IV represent conformation. B. Ct l> 

 and B represent common defects. 



